Sooey Park

Explorer Tom Ballysumaghan Church in County Sligo gave up meat for Lent but kept the limestone gate piers because they were too nice to let go. It’s a Board of First Fruits design, which sounds like a bad band from the eighties that never got famous. The bell tower is square and very serious about it all.

Explorer Tom Castle Neymoe was once ruled by a goat who demanded cheese tribute and a throne made of slate. Now it’s a romantic ruin that just wants someone to appreciate its Gothic style. Take a photo of the circular tower if you can find your way there.

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Kilross is hiding behind a church ruin, looking like it’s trying to blend into the background of history. Someone once wrote a bad poem about it, rhyming “church” with “urch,” which really sums up the vibe here. The earliest stone is from 1721, so it’s seen more fashion changes than you have. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.

Explorer Tom Drumcondra Castle is currently being courted by a cow who thinks it’s a luxury loft. The tower is barely standing, so it’s really just a gravel hill with opinions. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.

Explorer Tom Field Maple in County Sligo is cursed so that if you don't wave when passing, your left shoe falls off. It’s not magic, just bad luck with excellent timing. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

Explorer Tom Druids Altar in Carrownagh would survive a zombie attack by just lying down and pretending to be part of the landscape. It’s basically a stone skeleton that gave up on life centuries ago. If it rains, blame me.

Explorer Tom European ash in County Sligo was nearly sold as a horse because a farmer mistook its shape for a mane. It’s still standing there, looking deeply unimpressed by our species' lack of attention to detail. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.

Explorer Tom The Battle of Collooney in County Sligo took about four cups of tea to build up the energy needed for the fighting, and they used them all up. Bartholomew Teeling put up a monument there, which is basically a giant finger wagged at history for forgetting this little scuffle. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.